Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, New Living Translation God chose things despised by the world, things counted as nothing at all, and used them to bring to nothing what the world considers important. English Standard Version God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are, Berean Standard Bible He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, Berean Literal Bible and the low-born of the world, and the things being despised, God also chose--the things not being--that He might annul the things being, King James Bible And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: New King James Version and the base things of the world and the things which are despised God has chosen, and the things which are not, to bring to nothing the things that are, New American Standard Bible and the insignificant things of the world and the despised God has chosen, the things that are not, so that He may nullify the things that are, NASB 1995 and the base things of the world and the despised God has chosen, the things that are not, so that He may nullify the things that are, NASB 1977 and the base things of the world and the despised, God has chosen, the things that are not, that He might nullify the things that are, Legacy Standard Bible and the base things of the world and the despised God has chosen, the things that are not, so that He may abolish the things that are, Amplified Bible God has selected [for His purpose] the insignificant (base) things of the world, and the things that are despised and treated with contempt, [even] the things that are nothing, so that He might reduce to nothing the things that are, Christian Standard Bible God has chosen what is insignificant and despised in the world —what is viewed as nothing—to bring to nothing what is viewed as something, Holman Christian Standard Bible God has chosen what is insignificant and despised in the world—what is viewed as nothing—to bring to nothing what is viewed as something, American Standard Version and the base things of the world, and the things that are despised, did God choose, yea and the things that are not, that he might bring to nought the things that are: Contemporary English Version What the world thinks is worthless, useless, and nothing at all is what God has used to destroy what the world considers important. English Revised Version and the base things of the world, and the things that are despised, did God choose, yea and the things that are not, that he might bring to nought the things that are: GOD'S WORD® Translation God chose what the world considers ordinary and what it despises-what it considers to be nothing-in order to destroy what it considers to be something. Good News Translation He chose what the world looks down on and despises and thinks is nothing, in order to destroy what the world thinks is important. International Standard Version And God chose what is insignificant in the world, what is despised, what is nothing, in order to destroy what is something, Majority Standard Bible He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, NET Bible God chose what is low and despised in the world, what is regarded as nothing, to set aside what is regarded as something, New Heart English Bible And God chose the lowly of the world, and the despised, what is considered to be nothing, to bring to nothing what is considered to be something, Webster's Bible Translation And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are: Weymouth New Testament and the things which the world regards as base, and those which it sets utterly at nought--things that have no existence--God has chosen in order to reduce to nothing things that do exist; World English Bible God chose the lowly things of the world, and the things that are despised, and the things that don’t exist, that he might bring to nothing the things that exist, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand God chose the base things of the world, and the things despised, and the things that are not, that He may make useless the things that are— Berean Literal Bible and the low-born of the world, and the things being despised, God also chose--the things not being--that He might annul the things being, Young's Literal Translation and the base things of the world, and the things despised did God choose, and the things that are not, that the things that are He may make useless -- Smith's Literal Translation And the ignoble things of the world, and the despised things, has God chosen, and things not being, that the things being he might leave unemployed: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the base things of the world, and the things that are contemptible, hath God chosen, and things that are not, that he might bring to nought things that are: Catholic Public Domain Version And God has chosen the ignoble and contemptible of the world, those who are nothing, so that he may reduce to nothing those who are something. New American Bible and God chose the lowly and despised of the world, those who count for nothing, to reduce to nothing those who are something, New Revised Standard Version God chose what is low and despised in the world, things that are not, to reduce to nothing things that are, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he has chosen those of humble families in the world, and the lowly, and those who are insignificant, in order to belittle those who consider themselves important, Aramaic Bible in Plain English And he has chosen those of low descent in the world and the rejects and those who are nothing, to nullify those who are, NT Translations Anderson New Testamentand the ignoble things of the world, and the things that are despised, has God chosen, and the things that are not, that he might bring to nought things that are; Godbey New Testament and God has chosen the base-born of the world, and those of no reputation, the things which are not, that He may set at nought the things which are, Haweis New Testament and the ignoble things of the world, and the despicable, hath God elected, and the things that are not, to bring to nought the things which are, Mace New Testament those who were looked upon by the world as vile, as despicable, as nothing, these has God chosen to reduce their sufficiency to nothing. Weymouth New Testament and the things which the world regards as base, and those which it sets utterly at nought--things that have no existence--God has chosen in order to reduce to nothing things that do exist; Worrell New Testament and the base things of the world, and things despised, did God choose, and the things that are not, that He might bring to nought the things that are; Worsley New Testament and things in the opinion of the world ignoble, and despicable, and accounted as nothing, hath God chosen, to abolish things that are in esteem among men; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Wisdom from God…27But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. 28 He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, 29so that no one may boast in His presence.… Cross References James 2:5 Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him? Luke 1:52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble. Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Romans 9:25-26 As He says in Hosea: “I will call them ‘My People’ who are not My people, and I will call her ‘My Beloved’ who is not My beloved,” / and, “It will happen that in the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not My people,’ they will be called ‘sons of the living God.’” 1 Samuel 2:8 He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world. Psalm 113:7-8 He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the dump / to seat them with nobles, with the princes of His people. Isaiah 29:19 The humble will increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. Zephaniah 3:12 But I will leave within you a meek and humble people, and they will trust in the name of the LORD. Job 5:11 He sets the lowly on high, so that mourners are lifted to safety. Matthew 20:16 So the last will be first, and the first will be last.” Luke 6:20 Looking up at His disciples, Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 1 Peter 5:5 Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Isaiah 41:14 Do not fear, O Jacob, you worm, O few men of Israel. I will help you,” declares the LORD. “Your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel. Daniel 4:17 This decision is the decree of the watchers, the verdict declared by the holy ones, so that the living will know that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes, setting over it the lowliest of men.’ Treasury of Scripture And base things of the world, and things which are despised, has God chosen, yes, and things which are not, to bring to nothing things that are: things which. Romans 4:17 (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were. 2 Corinthians 12:11 I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I be nothing. to bring. 1 Corinthians 2:6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: Deuteronomy 28:63 And it shall come to pass, that as the LORD rejoiced over you to do you good, and to multiply you; so the LORD will rejoice over you to destroy you, and to bring you to nought; and ye shall be plucked from off the land whither thou goest to possess it. Job 34:19,20,24 How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands… Jump to Previous Annul Base Choose Chose Chosen Despised Exist Existence God Honour Ignoble Lowly Naught Nought Nullify Order Reduce Regards Selection Sets Useless Utterly WorldJump to Next Annul Base Choose Chose Chosen Despised Exist Existence God Honour Ignoble Lowly Naught Nought Nullify Order Reduce Regards Selection Sets Useless Utterly World1 Corinthians 1 1. After his salutation and thanksgiving for the Corinthians,10. Paul exhorts them to unity, 12. and reproves their dissensions. 18. God destroys the wisdom of the wise, 21. by the foolishness of preaching; 26. and calls not the wise, mighty, and noble, 28. but the foolish, weak, and men of no account. He chose The phrase "He chose" underscores the divine initiative and sovereignty of God in the process of selection. The Greek word used here is "ἐξελέξατο" (exelexato), which implies a deliberate and purposeful choice. This reflects the biblical theme that God’s ways are not our ways (Isaiah 55:8-9), and His choices often defy human expectations. In a historical context, this choice is reminiscent of God’s selection of Israel, a small and seemingly insignificant nation, to be His people (Deuteronomy 7:7-8). the lowly and despised things of the world and the things that are not to nullify the things that are Parallel Commentaries ... Greek [He]Θεός (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. chose ἐξελέξατο (exelexato) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1586: To pick out for myself, choose, elect, select. Middle voice from ek and lego; to select. the τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. lowly ἀγενῆ (agenē) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 36: Lit: without family, hence: ignoble, base. Properly, without kin, i.e. ignoble. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. despised ἐξουθενημένα (exouthenēmena) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 1848: To set at naught, ignore, despise. A variation of exoudenoo and meaning the same. things τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. world, κόσμου (kosmou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2889: Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally). and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. the things that τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. are ὄντα (onta) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. not, μὴ (mē) Adverb Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. to ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. nullify καταργήσῃ (katargēsē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2673: From kata and argeo; to be entirely idle, literally or figuratively. the things that τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. are, ὄντα (onta) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. 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